The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-25

all expressing the hope that they might be per
mitted to assist in wrestling from the usurper
the Office he has stolen and placing the rightful
possessor IN his place. The afternoon session
these crowds contented themselves with wait
Ing about the corridors and discussing the stu
alton. Some favored the total determination
OF the Democratic majority, via the hemp road,
while others suggested the tar-andfeather pro-
cess. But those whose Indignation was more
than mere impulse recognized the fact that the
Democracy was losing itself thousands of votes
daily by its persistent refusal to permit Colonel
Robertson to fill the Office to which he was
elected, and they looked to the people for more
thorough vindicatiou at the polls Ia 1888.
u should think" said Democrat and an ex-
ofi1cehoider, at the State-house yesterday after
noon. THAT Mr. Smith would now begin to see
that he has no claim to the office he holds and
that the man who, by his orders, was elected
from the Senate this morning was legally the
trustee OF the Office which he has usurped. The
outrage which was perpetrated this forenoon is
shame to the history of the State / did not
vote for Colonel Robertson. but l believe that
ne was honestly elected by the people of the
state to the office Of Lieutenant governor, and
hope that as triumph of justice, he will wrest
II from the man who has stolen it."
AT the hotels among the politicians, last 81 light.
sne SUBJECT was fully aired. and several personal
encounters became imminent. At the Denison
house the outrage was discussed, and the indig-
nation expressed by those in the discussion at
pathy for Colonel Robertson. was both deep and
sincere. 1t was believed that Colonel Robertson
had shown his love of peace and his gentlemanly
spirit when he refused to permit the crowd of
supporters to burst in the doors of the Senate
cham Der for the purpose of ejecting Smith from
the Speakers chair. But it was not conceded
that it was absolutely proper not to do So
II think it was disgrace for which there is
no precedent" said Colonel Robertson last night
and has never been equaled except. perhaps,
In the transition periods of some of the Southern
States just after the war. 1t is action which
will certainly bring no good to the Democratic
party, and may be productive of much benefit to
the Republicans"
The course of Green Smith and his DULLES is
not Endorsed by the better class of Democrats.
A great many condemn the proceedings and
still lack boldness to speak their convictions,
but there are few who are not afraid to say
| what they think. One of these IS Representa-
| tive Bertram Said he, last evening: Il want
| the people to know that l do not indorse the
proceedings Idesire to be set right before my
people. want to make no explanations when
viii have to make have believed
from the beginning of this difficulty
that Colonel Robertson was legally elected and
| still believe SO. If / did not believe SO the
Supreme Courts decision ought to settle the dis
pute. l believe that Colonel Robertson is en-
| titled to his seat, and l am in favor of letting
him have it. | do not zee how the Democratic
| Senators can offer any excuse for their actions
| since Inc uecisiOn OF the supreme Court, anu
| do not believe at heart they believe they are
| right. For my own part l want to wash my
hands of the whole business and have my con
| stituents to understand that l have taken NJ
stock in the present proceedings.
| Representative Jewett does not indorse thu
| proceeding, either. Yesterday morning he me
| Lieutenant-governor Robertson, and said
'What is the real meaning of the courts de
cision!' Colonel Robertson stated it to him jus
as 1t is, and he then said: "That is the way
took it. I am in favor of quitting now. Senate
Smith has gone far enough and l believe b.
| should bow to the decision like man."
General Grose, the Representative from Fay
cite and Henry counties. during tho afteruoo,
received from j.. Fl. Meett, NJ. E. Forkner
Joseph NJ Brown, W. E. Livezey. Jacob Bren
neman, Eugene H. Bundy. o. P. Hubbard, Geo
H. Kahn. and fifty other citizens of New Castle
the following telegram: .'Stand by resolution
never recognize Senate till Senate recognize
Robertson"